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Keynote
Opening keynote by a senior representative of the GGL, Germany's joint gambling regulator (name not yet published).
About 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference
The 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference is a one-day event on 10 November 2026 at the DoubleTree Ku'damm hotel in Berlin, organised by Gaming in Europe for people working professionally in Germany's regulated online gambling industry. It brings together operators, trade associations, lawyers, regulators and market analysts. The programme is built around the ongoing evaluation of the 2021 State Gambling Treaty (GlüStV 2021), strategies against offshore and illegal offerings under the #ReclaimTheMarket banner, and whether new products such as prediction betting, sweepstakes and eSports betting can be offered legally. Further blocks cover online casino table-game licensing in the federal states, the future of state gambling monopolies in Germany and Austria, Austrian re-regulation, re-licensing from 2027, the EU's new AML/CFT rules and a German market data update. Confirmed contributors include a senior GGL representative (keynote), the presidents of the DOCV and DSWV trade associations, and speakers from Tipwin, Kaizen, Adyen, Docaposte, H2 Gambling Capital, Melchers, Noerr and the University of Vienna. Networking runs through a pre-conference dinner, coffee breaks, lunch and closing drinks.
iGamingOnline CasinoSports BettingRegulation & ComplianceResponsible GamblingPrediction MarketsSweepstakes & SocialEsportsPayments
2026 Gaming in Germany Conference speakers
19AMAlexander MüllerMember of the Executive BoardFDPAndreas DitscheCEOiGaming.comBirgitte SandCEOBirgitte Sand & AssociatesChristian HeinsFounderEuropean Gambling GatheringChristian RapaniPartnerRapani RechtsanwälteDCDr. Carsten BringmannAssociate PartnerNoerrDr. Damir BoehmCEOTipwinDr. Dirk QuermannPresidentDOCVDr. Jörg HofmannSenior PartnerMelchers LawDr. Nepomuk NothelferAss. Professor, Univ. of Agder & AttorneyMelchers LawJHJeffrey HaasChairBlask Business IntelligenceJochen BiewerManaging DirectorChevron GroupJosh HodgsonCOOH2 Gambling CapitalMathias DahmsPresidentDSWVMohamed MessaoudiDirector Product StrategyDocapostePeter Paul de GoeijManaging ConsultantQuod BonumProf. Dr. Christian PiskaProfessor, Faculty of LawUniversity of ViennaTSThore SieckVP Global SalesAdyenVasiliki PanousiRegulatory Affairs Senior ManagerKaizen
2026 Gaming in Germany Conference agenda
19 sessionsTBC
Regulatory update
Update on German gambling regulation and the GlüStV 2021 evaluation.
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The industry's perspective I
The online casino association DOCV sets out the industry view on the regulatory framework.
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The industry's perspective II
The sports betting association DSWV sets out its view on the regulatory framework.
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Discussion: Threading the needle between public opinion and economic viability
Moderated discussion on balancing public opinion with a commercially viable licensed market; other panellists TBA.
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Player protection, market realities, and effective enforcement
A political perspective on player protection and enforcement against the black market.
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Creating friction: An investigation into effective enforcement action
Findings on which enforcement measures actually disrupt illegal gambling offers.
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How can the industry help? Insights & initiatives
Industry initiatives that support the fight against unlicensed operators.
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#ReclaimTheMarket: iGaming and payment solutions
How payment solutions can help licensed iGaming win back market share.
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Prediction markets & sweepstakes: Now coming to Germany?
Legal assessment of whether prediction markets and sweepstakes could be offered in Germany.
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Online casino in NRW: Licensing and B2B opportunities in Germany's most populous state
Online casino licensing in North Rhine-Westphalia and the resulting opportunities for B2B suppliers.
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State gambling monopolies and EU law: Growing incompatibilities and private opportunities
How state gambling monopolies square with EU law and where private operators may gain openings.
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eSports betting in Germany
Legal status and outlook for eSports betting in Germany.
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2027 and beyond: Re-licensing in the German online market
What operators face as German online licences come up for renewal; other speakers TBA.
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The practical impact of the EU's new AML/CFT regulation
Practical consequences of the new EU anti-money-laundering rules for gambling operators; other speakers TBA.
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Data vaults & data compliance for the German market
Data vault solutions and data-compliance requirements in the German market.
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Online casino market re-regulation in Austria
Update on plans to re-regulate Austria's online casino market.
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The German iGaming market in numbers
Market sizing and data on Germany's online gambling sector.
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Game popularity: Onshore and offshore offerings compared
Comparison of which games are popular with licensed versus offshore operators.
2026 Gaming in Germany Conference news
3Gaming in Germany Conference announces initial agenda
Gaming in Europe released the first agenda, organised into six blocks from regulation and black-market enforcement to new products, Austria and German market data. The post lists confirmed speakers per session, with some panel slots still marked TBA.
2026 Gaming in Germany Conference announces first speakers
The organiser published a list of 15 confirmed speakers and the main conference topics, from the GlüStV 2021 evaluation to new products and Austrian re-regulation. It also outlined the networking programme and opened a call for speakers on business topics.
Gaming in Germany Conference: November 10, 2026 | Save the date!
Gaming in Europe announced that the 2026 conference will be held on 10 November at the DoubleTree Hilton Ku'damm in Berlin. The post named early confirmed speakers including a senior GGL representative and the DOCV and DSWV presidents, and invited speaker and sponsorship enquiries.
2026 Gaming in Germany Conference FAQs
6When and where is the 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference?
It takes place on Tuesday 10 November 2026, 09:30-18:30, at the DoubleTree Ku'damm, Los-Angeles-Platz 1, 10789 Berlin. The agenda notes that doors open at 09:00.
How much does a ticket cost?
The 'Gaming in Germany' ticket costs €950.00 plus €180.50 German VAT (MwSt). Sales run until the event day.
Can I get a refund or transfer my ticket?
Tickets are not refundable unless the organiser cancels the event. You can transfer a ticket to a colleague free of charge up to 48 hours before the event by emailing [email protected].
Is there an age limit?
Gaming in Europe events are for professional attendees aged 18 and over only.
What networking opportunities are there?
Besides the programme, the conference offers a pre-conference dinner, coffee breaks, lunch and closing networking drinks.
How can I speak at or sponsor the conference?
Contact Gaming in Germany founder Willem van Oort at [email protected] about speaking slots and sponsorship opportunities.